miserably
UK: ˈmɪzrəbli | US: ˈmɪzərəbli
adv. in a wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable manner
adv. to a pitiful or contemptible degree
adv. (archaic) in a miserly or stingy way
The word miserably traces back to the Latin miser (wretched), which entered Middle English via Old French misere. The suffix -able was added to form miserable (capable of suffering), and -ly later transformed it into an adverb. The evolution reflects a shift from describing inherent suffering (miser) to describing the manner of an action (-ably).
She failed the exam miserably despite weeks of preparation.
The team performed miserably in the championship, losing all matches.
He sighed miserably as he recounted his misfortunes.
The old house was miserably cold in winter.
(Archaic) The landlord collected rents miserably, leaving tenants in poverty.